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Food and drink across East Anglia
The East of England is a region where flavour feels close to the source. Fertile countryside, a long coastline and a strong community of growers, makers and chefs shape a food scene that’s both high quality and down to earth. Expect seasonal menus, great pubs, independent cafés and restaurants that make the most of what’s local, plus street food and markets for more casual bites. Seafood plays its part too, with coastal classics and ingredients that arrive fresh, alongside inland specialities from farms, dairies and small producers. If you like browsing, farmers’ markets and food festivals offer a chance to meet the people behind what you’re eating and stock up on things you’ll wish you’d taken home more of. Drinks are equally strong, with microbreweries, cider producers, distilleries and a growing number of vineyards offering tastings and relaxed days out. You’ll also find low and no options becoming more common, from kombucha to thoughtfully made soft drinks. Whether you plan a food-led escape or just want to eat well between adventures, this is a region that consistently delivers.
Eat + Drink Stories & Inspiration
Breweries in Suffolk and Norfolk
Posted: 13th Sept 2026
Suffolk and Norfolk's malting barley is amongst the best in the country because it is grown at… Suffolk and Norfolk's malting barley is amongst the best in the country because it is grown at…
Breweries in Suffolk and Norfolk
Posted: 13th Sept 2026
Suffolk and Norfolk's malting barley is amongst the best in the country because it is grown at…
Flavours of Norfolk and Suffolk to try
Posted: 3rd Sept 2026
Discover the best places in Norfolk and Suffolk to savour seasonal produce, some of the best…
Vineyards in Suffolk and Norfolk
Posted: 2nd Sept 2026
The East of England is a burgeoning vineyard and wine region. Come Thirsty for vines producing some…
Top Eat + Drink Attractions
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future. The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.… St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and… A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing… Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Eat + Drink Events
Slurp! Beer Festival
Date: 18th May - 25th May 2027
Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live music.… Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live…
Aprés-Ski Party
Date: 6th Mar - 6th Mar 2027
Kesgrave Hall presents Aprés Ski Party Night – an alpine dinner and party in Suffolk! Kesgrave Hall presents Aprés Ski Party Night – an alpine dinner and party in Suffolk!
Networking Brunch
Date: 27th Jan - 27th Jan 2027
Join us for an engaging Business Brunch, where you can enjoy great food, meaningful conversation,… Join us for an engaging Business Brunch, where you can enjoy great food, meaningful…
Date: 23rd Jan - 23rd Jan 2027
Dust off your tartan for a night of pure Scottish soul! Enjoy a traditional feast, whisky toasts,… Dust off your tartan for a night of pure Scottish soul! Enjoy a traditional feast, whisky…
Eat + Drink Businesses
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
The Brisley Bell
Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and ales, a… Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and…
The Brisley Bell
Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and ales, a…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.… St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.…
The Gin Academy
Make Your Own Gin Experience. Make Your Own Gin Experience.
Top Eat + Drink Itineraries
Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its medieval… Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its…
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city for a long weekend or short break, then… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city for a long weekend or short break,…
Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages… Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful…
Top Eat + Drink Trails
Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local producers,… Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local…
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Fen Farm Dairy
Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and… Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and…
Fen Farm Dairy
Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and…
Date: 29th Nov - 29th Nov 2026
Get into the festive spirit and find the perfect presents for all your loved ones at our annual… Get into the festive spirit and find the perfect presents for all your loved ones at our…
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Join our Christmas themed Bottomless Brunch, with a delicious three-part menu and unlimited drinks… Join our Christmas themed Bottomless Brunch, with a delicious three-part menu and unlimited…
The Pier Christmas Bottomless Brunch
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 5th Dec 2026
Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Diarise these upcoming evenings where we will be offering live music in the NAVYÄRD at the Pier… Diarise these upcoming evenings where we will be offering live music in the NAVYÄRD at the…
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